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title: "STA - Stockton & Darlington Railway Murals Project"
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# STA - Stockton & Darlington Railway Murals Project

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75254120-8a78-4611-8e79-8b134c0a17a3

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## Summary

Historic England Limited is leading a procurement process titled "STA - Stockton & Darlington Railway Murals Project" within the cultural event organisation services industry category. This project involves commissioning 3-4 new murals along the Stockton to Shildon railway route, co-created with local communities, and is funded by both Historic England and the Railway Heritage Trust. The procurement, now in the Award stage, had a tender period ending on 31st July 2024 and a contract period from 1st August 2024 to 30th April 2025. The contract, valued at £15,000, has been awarded to Stockton & Darlington Railway 200 Festival (S&DR200), with the activities strategically planned to align with the 2025 Railway 200 celebrations.

Businesses specialising in cultural event organisation and artistic services stand to benefit significantly from engaging in similar public procurement opportunities. This tender, employing a direct procurement method below the threshold, is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to enhance their portfolio through public sector collaborations. By participating in these projects, businesses can gain visibility, expand their reach within the community, and contribute to high-visibility cultural initiatives that offer unique promotional advantages and growth prospects.

## Notice

Stockton & Darlington Railway 200 Festival (S&DR200), c/o Stockton Council, will manage and produce a co-created set of murals co-funded by Historic England and Railway Heritage Trust as part of their public programme for the Railway 200 celebrations in 2025. Historic England and Railway Heritage Trust will co-fund 3-4 new murals, co-created with local communities. S&DR200 will oversee, manage and produce the programme, ensuring each mural is co-created and complies with Planning permissions. Outputs: * HE sponsors 3 new murals along the 26-mile route from Stockton to Shildon. * An artist and community group collaborate in each site to co-create new murals exploring heritage of place. * National press moment managed by SD&R200 for unveilings * Accompanying digital interpretation on S&DR200 website and app * Small SD&R200 plaque recognising HE at mural sites organised by SD&R200

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c17f4cc-360d-47fc-b366-486f46200888 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STOCKTON & DARLINGTON RAILWAY 200 FESTIVAL (S&DR200), C |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services
- 92312000 - Artistic services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c17f4cc-360d-47fc-b366-486f46200888

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c17f4cc-360d-47fc-b366-486f46200888
  20th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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